Authorities are searching for a man they say shot a woman at mobile home park in Tuscaloosa County on Thursday afternoon.

By Stephanie TaylorStaff Writer | The Tuscaloosa News

Authorities are searching for a man they say shot a woman at mobile home park in Tuscaloosa County on Thursday afternoon.

Witnesses identified Joseph Marcum, 21, as the suspect who shot a 30-year-old woman in the leg at Hillcrest Villa at 3 p.m.

The victim, who was treated for a wound that was not life-threatening, has been released from DCH Regional Medical Center, said Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit commander Sgt. Dale Phillips.

The shooting occurred after an argument about an unwanted guest escalated and a physical altercation ensued, Phillips said.

Marcum, who goes by Joey, left the mobile home park and, as of Friday morning, has not been apprehended.Investigators have obtained arrest warrant to charge him with attempted murder.

Police are asking anyone with information about the suspect's whereabouts to call the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's office at 205-464-8600, the Homicide unit at 205-464-8690 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 205-752-STOP (7867).